Marine Blaster: Precision Surface Prep Pro

International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

LTD

Accident

Critical Illness

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IMIA, LLC in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Blaster to perform abrasive blasting on metal and hard surfaces to remove scale, paint, rust, and other contaminants in accordance with project specifications.

You will inspect and maintain blasting equipment, operate in open areas and confined spaces, and support safety and quality programs. Applicants should have 2+ years in the marine industry and OSHA-10 training is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in the Marine Industry.
• 1+ years formal or informal job training.
• C-7 Certificate (Company May Provide).
• OSHA-10 (Company May Provide).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and remove blast protection materials and containment systems.
• Perform abrasive blasting operations to remove paint, grease, tar, rust, scale, and other surface contaminants.
• Prepare surfaces for coating applications through masking, grit blasting, and related preparation techniques.
• Inspect completed work to verify compliance with quality standards and project specifications.
• Operate blasting equipment in open work areas, confined spaces, and difficult-to-access locations.
• Manually direct blasting nozzles to ensure proper surface preparation and finish quality.
• Safely lift, transport, position, and assemble blasting equipment, hoses, and related components.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance on blasting equipment and support systems.
• Assist in the training and development of employees engaged in blasting operations.
• Comply with all company, federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Reading specs

Estimating materials

Team guidance

Instruction

Safety mindset

Education

2+ years marine industry experience

1+ years formal/informal training

C-7 certificate

OSHA-10 certificate

Job description

IMIA, LLC in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Blaster to perform abrasive blasting on metal and hard surfaces to remove scale, paint, rust, and other contaminants in accordance with project specifications.

You will inspect and maintain blasting equipment, operate in open areas and confined spaces, and support safety and quality programs. Applicants should have 2+ years in the marine industry and OSHA-10 training is preferred.